1. How does your horse behave during rides?

A) Calm, relaxed, and happy

B) A little fussy or not wanting to go forward

C) Tosses their head, bucks, or seems uncomfortable

2. How does your horse feel after riding?

A) Energetic and relaxed

B) A little sore or stiff

C) Stiff or sore

3. How long have you had your saddle:

A) Brand new or recently fitted

B) A few years, but it still seems OK

C) Old and well-loved...maybe too well- loved

4. What about saddle marks or sweat patterns?

A) Even and neat

B) A little uneven or strange pattersn

C) Really uneven, dry spots, or pressure points

5. How does your horse behave while being saddled?

A) Stands calmly and relaxed

B) Pins ears, fidgets or shifts weight away from you

C) Dances around, bites, or seems very uncomfortable

5. How often do you check saddle fit?

A) regularly

B) Occasionally

C) Rarely or never

Results:

Mostly "A" answers:

Your saddle is probably fitting well! Keep up with regular checks

Mostly "B" answers:

Your horse maybe be showing signs of early discomfort and could use a saddle fit check

Mostly "C" answers:

Time for a professional saddle fitting! Your horses deserves comfort in every stride